Biker Shorts

Trend Alert

2010 Spring New York Trend Alert: Biker Shorties

We've been advocating biker shorties for a while now.
2010 Spring New York Trend Alert: Biker Shorties

We've been advocating biker shorties for a while now. What can I say — I love the '90s. When I spied lots of them at New York Fashion Week my heart palpitated with excitement. Before you start judging, let me point out the way DKNY wore them: higher, subtle, colorful styles paired unexpectantly under tailored shorts and sleek jumpers. It just so happens, these are DKNY "Smoothies" — the brand's latest form of shapewear debuting in January. The 70-plus denier yarn combinations will come in seven matte finish colors and come in three styles: a bike short, high bike short, and capri style. Start your imagination engines.

Alexander Wang

Look Book Love: Alexander Wang, Pre-Fall '09

For his Pre-Fall collection, Alexander Wang manifested a dope line of unique, wearable clothes.
Photos Alexander Wang's Pre-Fall 2009 Lookbook

For his Pre-Fall collection, Alexander Wang manifested a dope line of unique, wearable clothes. I kinda love the influx of sheer leggings but if that's not your style, there's mucho more to choose from. To help feed our cool-girl personas, the wunderkind designed lean, leather vests, tailored separates, perfectly draped tees, and a couple badass frocks – remember Rihanna in this one? I can totally see myself donning Wang's casually sleek 'fits for nights out on the town and his hipster looks for a fun day at work. Really, what can't the Wang do?



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Love It or Hate It

Free People Junction City Biker Short: Love It or Hate It?

Just because Gwyneth wears biker shorts doesn't mean I have to — or do I?
Free People at ShopStyle

Just because Gwyneth wears biker shorts doesn't mean I have to — or do I? If I were to don this '80s trend, I would go all-out with this Free People Junction City Biker Short ($28). I kinda like how the leather-like sheen gives this sporty look a dose of glam. I'm trying to picture it with a cute skirt or dress but Blossom keeps popping up in my head. I definitely wouldn't pair it with ripped tights like the model. Tell me your thoughts: are these biker shorts utterly cool or a major no-no?

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Celebrity

Gwyneth Paltrow in Biker Shorts: Love It or Hate It?

I know Gwyneth Paltrow wears biker leggings when working out with pal Madonna, but I didn't know she also wears them out at night.

I know Gwyneth Paltrow wears biker leggings when working out with pal Madonna, but I didn't know she also wears them out at night. Perhaps she took note from Prada's resort collection.

During an evening out in London with friends Stella McCartney and Kate Hudson, Gwyn wore a flowy black skirt over biker shorts, a black blazer, a blingin' statement necklace, and Oxford loafers by Tod's. The leggings and loafers help counterbalance the femininity of the skirt and necklace. Is Gwyn onto something or is this look a flop?


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